A report published Monday suggests that the trilateral defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan will strengthen ties between India and Israel, and also benefit Greece and Cyprus, which share Jerusalem's concerns about Turkey's expanding footprint in the eastern Mediterranean.
The analysis, published Monday, adds a new dimension to the emerging regional security bloc. The defense pact, signed in Mecca earlier this month, brings together Saudi financial power, Turkish defense industry capabilities, and Pakistan's nuclear status and large military. The report argues that the agreement will not only strengthen ties between India and Israel—two key regional players with growing strategic cooperation—but also align Greece and Cyprus with Jerusalem in their concerns about Turkish influence in the eastern Mediterranean. As The Zioneer reported on Sunday, Egypt is also reportedly interested in joining the pact, suggesting the alliance may expand further.
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